Cooling System; Fuel; Bleeding The Fuel System - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 Service Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM

WARNING
HOT COOLANT
• Do not remove cap if radiator is
hot.
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Check the coolant level by observing the level in the
radiator and recovery bottle. Add 50/50 antifreeze /
water solution if the level is close to or below the "LOW"
mark. do not fill above the "FULL" mark. Remove radi-
ator cap and add coolant to radiator. Fill up to the top
of the tube in the radiator filler neck which includes a
connecting hose coming from the thermostat housing.
To drain the coolant, open the valve at the bottom of
the radiator. Open the radiator cap to allow complete
drainage. (Tighten the valve and refill with a 50/50
antifreeze/water solution.) Use an automotive grade
(low silicate) ethylene glycol antifreeze. The cooling
system capacity is 8.0 quarts (7.6L.). Squeeze upper
and lower radiator hoses while filling to bleed air from
system coolant. Replace and tighten the radiator cap.
CAUTION
Always premix the antifreeze and clean tap water
before adding to the radiator. It is very important
that a precise 50/50 solution be used with this
engine year round. This gives proper cooling dur-
ing hot weather and freezing protection to -34° F (-
37° C).
Cooling solution exceeding 50% ethylene glycol
can result in engine overheating and damage to the
engine. Coolant solution must be premixed before
adding to radiator.
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Periodically remove the dirt from the radiator fins.
Periodically check the fan belt and radiator hoses.
Replace if signs of deterioration are found.
TIGHTENING THE FAN BELT
If the fan belt is loose, the engine can overheat and the
battery lose its charge. Check tightness by pressing on
the belt midway between the pulleys. It should deflect
about .25 in.(6.4 mm) under a load of 20 lbs.(9 Kg).
MAINTENANCE

FUEL

At the end of each day's use, refill the fuel tank to min-
imize moisture condensation and dirt contamination in
can burn skin.
the fuel line. Do not overfill; leave room for the fuel to
expand.
Use only fresh No. 2D diesel fuel, the use of No. 1D
diesel fuel is recommended in place of No. 2D at tem-
peratures below 23°F (-5°C). Do not use kerosene.
See the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on
replacing the fuel filter.

BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM

You may need to bleed air from the fuel system if the
fuel filter or fuel lines have been detached, the fuel tank
has been ran empty or after periods of long storage. It
is recommended that the fuel shutoff valve be closed
during periods of non-use.
To avoid personal injury, do not bleed a hot engine.
This could cause fuel to spill onto a hot exhaust
manifold, creating a danger of fire.
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Bleed the fuel system as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
2. Open the fuel shut off valve.
3. Loosen bleed fitting on the fuel injector manifold.
4. Operate hand priming lever until fuel comes out the
bleed screw on the injector manifold. This could
take 20-30 seconds of rapid operation of the prim-
ing lever. Tighten bleed fitting on injector manifold.
5. Follow normal STARTING procedures until engine
starts.
VANTAGE® 400
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